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YG08 VNO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,872 mi
Last recorded154,872 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 154,872 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 154,872 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,965 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 125,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,899 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,750 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 97,748 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edges .both

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 87,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 May 2016 85,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 80,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 71,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 71,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,808 miles

damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,961 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YG08 VNO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 VNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG08 VNO registered?

YG08 VNO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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